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Dynamo's Hometown Triumph: Bradford City of Culture Magic
7 Dec
Summary
- Illusionist Steven Frayne headlined Bradford's City of Culture opening event.
- He described the January performance as one of his life's best experiences.
- Frayne expressed pride in how Bradford residents embraced the cultural year.
Illusionist Steven Frayne, who rose to fame as Dynamo, has spoken of his immense pride in Bradford's UK City of Culture year. The Bradford-born performer headlined the opening event, RISE, in front of thousands at City Park. He described the January performance as a career highlight, despite the nerves of performing in his hometown.
Frayne, who revealed his Crohn's disease diagnosis led him to step away from the Dynamo persona, feels the people of Bradford have truly embraced their cultural status. He believes magic lies in empowering others, a sentiment he feels has been mirrored by the community throughout the year. He is currently working to regain lost skills due to his illness.
The illusionist has bookended the cultural year with performances in Bradford, concluding a week-long residency in December. Frayne views this as a full circle moment, performing for the family and friends who supported him in his early days with just a deck of cards and dreams.
